Salmon Pasta Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Quick, Indulgent Delight
A delicious and quick recipe for creamy garlic salmon pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the salmon to the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove and flake into large pieces.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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